Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Learn how to make my easy shrimp macaroni pasta salad recipe that has a bright and flavorful curry, apricot and lemon dressing.
Servings 12
Calories 209kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry macaroni pasta
- 2 cups frozen salad shrimp thawed
- 4 stalks celery chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 large red onion chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Thaw the salad shrimp according to package directions. Keep refrigerated until ready to add to the salad.
- Bring a large stock pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni pasta according to the package directions. Drain well and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking.
- While the water is getting hot, clean and chop the celery, red pepper, onion and parsley.
- In a 2-cup capacity measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apricot jam, lemon juice, parsley, curry powder, coriander and salt until very smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables and thawed shrimp to a large bowl.
- Use a large spoon or spatula to toss the ingredients together. Pour the prepared dressing over top. And stir well to combine.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg